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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
2
The Cranbrook Herald invites readers to share news about towns mines and people. Send information to the Herald office to help keep the community informed.
A Demorest's Magazine poem describes a kingfisher racing along a pool and bank. The bird flashes blue, dives for a fish, and calls with a harsh cry as it courts admiration from onlookers.
Grandpa tells a fireside tale of nine year old Georgie Martin found on the western frontier. During a Sioux war party, Georgie’s father dies defending his family while the boy shoots to defend himself. Captured by the savages, Georgie endures torture tests as Indian children mock and shoot arrows at him near a warned stake.
An 19th century tale begins with a boy bound as a captive of a crowd of young natives who fire tomahawks at him. Georgie fights back, frees himself, and is saved by a squaw who becomes his adoptive mother. He grows with the tribe, earns a leadership role, rescues a white girl, and returns to civilized life after marriage to her.
Daily and tri weekly connections run from Cranbrook to Calgary Edmonton Medicine Hat and beyond. Through tickets issued and baggage checked to destination. For rates contact nearest local agent or F M Medhurst agent Cranbrook and Nelson officials.
Archibald W. McVitle gives notice as holder of certificate No 1070 for Pay Toll Gold Mining and Milling Co Limited Cranbrook intends to apply within sixty days for a certificate of improvements to obtain a crown grant of the claim. Action under section 7 must commence before the certificate issues. Date December 2, 189.
Archibald W. Mevit Ue as agent for the Pay Roll Gold Mining and Milling Company of Cranbrook BC applies for a certificate of improvements within sixty days from the date hereof under section 47. The notice, dated December 2, 189, indicates intent to obtain a crown grant for the described mining suite near Whieratora fed on Nigger creek, about one mile from the mouth.
Five rooms pantry cellar and large shed for rent at per month or for sale cash price 550 hold balance 15 per month Advertiser rents houses or stores in Cranbrook Moyie Ferrie Fort Steele or Kimberley for rent or purchase on easy terms Apply P O box 115 Cranbrook B C
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